The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Lake Itasca. In October, daily temperatures in Lake Itasca can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Minneapolis.

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Minneapolis

The City of Lakes

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Minneapolis trip planner .

You can drive from Lake Itasca to Minneapolis in 4 hours. Traveling from Lake Itasca in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Minneapolis, with lows of 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.